One Pot Peri Peri Chicken & Rice

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breasts)
• 2 tablespoons peri-peri seasoning or peri-peri sauce (adjust based on heat preference)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional for added depth)

For the Rice:

• 1 cup long-grain rice (or basmati rice)
• 2 cups chicken broth (or water with a bouillon cube)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional for extra flavor)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking the rice)

For Garnish:

• Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
• Lemon wedges (optional)

Instructions: